The BetterLife Podcast: Wealth | Real Estate Investing | Life

Brandon Turner & Cam Cathcart
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The BetterLife Podcast: Wealth | Real Estate Investing | Life Podcast

Uncover the secrets to living a BetterLife with us - investors and friends, Brandon Turner & Cam Cathcart. Join our conversations about real estate investing, wealth building, and lifestyle design with industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs. Join us as we explore the habits, actions, and beliefs that will lead you to your BetterLife without losing your soul.

  1. 8 HR. AGO

    10 Rental Units in ONE Year on a $23,000 Budget with Ex-Boeing Employee Jan Wanot

    Jan Wanot is a self-made real estate millionaire who owns a remarkable portfolio of both residential and mobile home park properties, all by the age of 33! Born in Poland and immigrating to the U.S. at 7, Jan faced immense challenges, including his father’s abandonment and a battle with addiction. After a short stint in the corporate sector with Boeing, Jan found hope in real estate and has never looked back. In this episode, Jan shares his journey to real estate success, including the 7-step framework for buying off-market, seller-financed mobile home parks. Jan also talks about:- How he bought 10 rental units in ONE YEAR- His strategy for buying rental properties with owner-occupied loans- His mission to provide affordable housing for 10,000 people- Why he hires cold callers in EGYPT to find Off-market deals- Why he’s a huge fan of seller financing and how you can use it Books Mentioned:- 12 Rules of Life by Jordan Peterson- The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle- The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller Connect with Jan:  Website: https://wareimastermind.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwithjan/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WAREI/  Connect with Brandon: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon 💻 The BetterLife Tribe: https://abetterlife.com/ 📸 BetterLife Tribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/ 💻 Invest with Open Door Capital https://odcfund.com/ 📸 Open Door Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/ Connect with Cam: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ 💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Accelerator: http://dealflowrealestate.com/ 💻 Revel City Homebuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/ 📸 Revel City Homebuyers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/  Jan’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Journeymen: A non-profit organization based in Washington, dedicated to mentoring and guiding boys and young men through nature-based rites of passage, mentorship, and community engagement. Show Sponsors:- Ballpoint Marketing - The leading provider of direct-mail marketing strategies designed to increase your response rates. Visit them at https://www.BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife  or send a DM to Brandon on Instagram, @beardybrandon, with the word BALLPOINT, and he'll connect you directly.- TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent — all in one place. Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://www.BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife. Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

    1h 18m

  2. SEP 17

    Finding Off-Market Deals Even with Kids and a Busy Life | Millie Pendola

    Millie Pendola is a real estate agent and investor who went from zero to financially free in just 3 years. Her secret weapon? A KILLER combination of flipping and rental property cash cows.  In this episode, Millie reveals how her background in real estate planning gave her a MASSIVE edge in the real estate game. She breaks down her proven strategies for finding off-market deals, building a cash-flowing rental portfolio, and creating a win-win situation for everyone involved. Millie also talks about: - What makes a good/bad real estate agent?- How she got paid a whooping $70k to “make mistakes”- Why she prefers buy-and-hold strategy over flipping- Leadership lessons she learned from her 7-year-old BOSS- Her “secret sauce” for uncovering off-market GOLD MINES- Her “better rule” for living a better life Books Mentioned:- Atomic Habits by James Clear - Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss- Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke  Connect with Millie:  Website: https://www.milliependola.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selling_the_smokies/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millie_pendola  Connect with Brandon: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon 💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/ 📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/ 💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/ 📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/ Connect with Cam: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ 💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/ 💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/ 📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/  Millie’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Reins - Provides therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with disabilities.  Show Sponsors:- Ballpoint Marketing - The leading provider of direct-mail marketing strategies designed to increase your response rates. Visit them at https://www.BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife  or send a DM to Brandon on Instagram, @beardybrandon, with the word BALLPOINT, and he'll connect you directly.- TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent — all in one place. Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://www.BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife. Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

    1h 11m

  3. SEP 10

    The Fastest Way to Financial Freedom: The Rent by the Room Method to Make $1,000/month Extra CashFlow

    Sam and Rachel Wegert are the king and queen of co-living, with over 200 rooms currently rented to great tenants. Together, they’re proving that co-living isn’t just a fad - it’s a cash cow (and maybe even the future of affordable housing!) But Sam and Rachel’s journey wasn’t all about making at least $1,000/month on every property. Sam grew up homeschooled on a small Virginia farm, later becoming a 15-year-old martial arts school owner. And Rachel navigated a challenging childhood. In this episode, Sam and Rachel break down their proven system for transforming average homes into cash-flowing machines while maintaining well-functioning living spaces and keeping tenants happy. Sam and Rachel also talk about: - Their ideal tenants (and how they find them) - How to overcome zoning hurdles and navigate tricky legal loopholes- Why co-living could be the answer to America’s affordable housing challenges- How they minimize tenant drama and foster community - Strategies for boosting tenant retention Books Mentioned:- Loving What Is by Byron Katie- The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer - Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill- Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill- Soar with Your Strengths by Donald O. Clifton- 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss  Connect with Sam and Rachel:  Website: https://www.scaleyourrealestate.com/  Sam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samwegert  Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_wegert/  Connect with Brandon: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon 💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/ 📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/ 💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/ 📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/ Connect with Cam: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ 💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/ 💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/ 📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/  Sam and Rachel’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Elevation Church - An online church providing LIVE worship experiences where you can connect with “eFam” all over the world Show Sponsor: - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent — all in one place. Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://www.TurboTenant.com/betterlife.- Ballpoint Marketing - The leading provider of direct-mail marketing strategies designed to increase your response rates. Visit them at https://www.BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife  or send a DM to Brandon on Instagram, @beardybrandon, with the word BALLPOINT, and he'll connect you directly. Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

    1h 27m

  4. SEP 3

    The “Two Door” Strategy: How Just a Couple Rental Properties Can TRANSFORM Your Life with Rachel Gainsbrugh

    Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh is a pharmacist turned real estate investor who helps busy professionals escape the daily grind using her signature “two-door” rental strategy. In this episode, Rachel shares how she went from drowning in $500,000 of student loan debt to becoming a highly successful mid-term rental investor with a portfolio that funds her dream of running a wellness retreat in Portugal.  Rachel also talks about: - Her “COVER” framework for landing lucrative deals- Why bigger isn’t always better in rental properties- The tax strategy that accelerated her path to financial freedom- The marketing tactics she used to land $22k/month tenants- Her upcoming Netflix show, “Buy My House” Books Mentioned:- Who Not How by Dan Sullivan - The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan - The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner Connect with Rachel:  Website: https://www.shorttermgems.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/short.term.gems  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luxury_str_doctor  Connect with Brandon: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon 💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/ 📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/ 💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/ 📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/ Connect with Cam: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ 💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/ 💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/ 📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/  Rachel’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- Mona Foundation: Helping women in underrepresented countries with financial literacy, gender equality and community transformation.  Show Sponsor: - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent — all in one place. Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://www.BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife.- Ballpoint Marketing - The leading provider of direct-mail marketing strategies designed to increase your response rates. Visit them at https://www.BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife  or send a DM to Brandon on Instagram, @beardybrandon, with the word BALLPOINT, and he'll connect you directly. Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

    1h 12m

  5. AUG 27

    $100M Entrepreneur Dan Martell’s Rules for Buying Back Your Time and Why He Reflects on Death Daily

    Dan Martell is a SaaS kingpin who buys a new software company every month. But as a teen, the only thing he was pursuing was a life of crime - until a stint in rehab introduced him to his first love: coding. In this episode, Dan shares the philosophies behind his "buy back your time" approach, his top strategies for hiring and training teams, and his counterintuitive takes on parenting, fitness, and building real wealth. Dan also talks about: - Top mistakes founders make when hiring (and how to avoid them)-The "train don't tell" approach to leading teams- The 10-80-10 rule for empowering your team- His thoughts on God, spirituality, and living a purpose-driven life- Strategies for recruiting top talent- Why building wealth for others is the path to true riches- The power of constantly taking on new challenges Books Mentioned:- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill- Love is a Killer App by Tim Sanders- A Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi- What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter Connect with Dan:  📖 His Book: https://a.co/d/98Y0mLV  💻 Website: https://www.danmartell.com/  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmartell/  🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danvmartell  Connect with Brandon: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon 💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/ 📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/ 💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/ 📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/ Connect with Cam: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ 💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/ 💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/ 📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/  Show Sponsor: - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent — all in one place. Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at https://www.TurboTenant.com/betterlife.- Ballpoint Marketing - The leading provider of direct-mail marketing strategies designed to increase your response rates. Visit them at https://www.BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife or send a DM to Brandon on Instagram, @beardybrandon, with the word BALLPOINT, and he'll connect you directly. Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

    1h 31m

  6. AUG 20

    30% Cash-on-Cash Returns on “Undesirable” Properties with Scadi Etienne

    Scadi Etienne is one of the most INSPIRING real estate investors in the game, earning eye-popping returns while serving as a compassionate landlord to his low-income tenants. Born in Brooklyn to an immigrant mother, Scadi’s family was evicted 8 times throughout his childhood. Despite those challenges, he excelled in school and joined the military, where he discovered the transformative power of real estate investing. In this episode, Scadi shares his unique "human first" approach to investing in C- and D-class properties, emphasizing the importance of understanding and connecting with tenants from similar backgrounds. He discusses his strategies for finding deals, building relationships with wholesalers, and navigating the challenges of investing in New York and Baltimore. Scadi also talks about: - Why he ate tuna fish EVERY DAY for 6 months after buying a condo (despite having 6-figures saved!)- The CRAZY appreciation on his Bed-Stuy 3-Family (now worth over $2 million)- His secret to being INSANELY selective and only doing 30% cash-on-cash deals- Why compassion is his secret weapon in the dog-eat-dog world of real estate investing- Why he REFUSES to raise money from others (and how newbies get burned) Books Mentioned:- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki - Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki - The Bible  Connect with Scadi:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamscadi/  Connect with Brandon: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon 💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/ 📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/ 💻 Open Door Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/ 📸 Open Door Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/ Connect with Cam: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ 💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/ 💻 Revel City Homebuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/ 📸 Revel City Homebuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/  Scadi’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- The Brooklyn Bank, A community-based 501c3 nonprofit organization that fosters financial independence among communities of color through teaching financial literacy. Show Sponsor: - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent — all in one place. Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at TurboTenant.com/betterlife.- Ballpoint Marketing - The leading provider of direct-mail marketing strategies designed to increase your response rates. Visit them at BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife or send a DM to Brandon on Instagram, @beardybrandon, with the word BALLPOINT, and he'll connect you directly. Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

    1h 43m

  7. AUG 13

    25+ Deals per Year on a $0 Marketing Budget with Indar Lange

    With a college degree in electrical engineering, a young Indar Lange thought he’d take the “W2” path to wealth. That is, until he started paddling with a group of multimillionaires, and realized they all happened to invest in real estate… Today, you’ll hear how Indar went from not knowing a thing about real estate to becoming Hawaii’s biggest house flipper, building a huge rental portfolio, and even developing a coworking space on the Big Island. Plus, how he’s able to raise tens of millions of dollars for his projects and get great deal flow without spending a dime on ads. Indar also talks about: - His “hippie” upbringing on a marijuana farm - Launching his business with seed money from the sale of a condo- Teaching his young kids about money using Legos- Steadily progressing from 1 flip per year, to 2… to 30!- Buying a shopping center from a seller with FAKE tenants!- Risks of high-dollar commercial investing- BRRR’ing a coworking space in Hawaii- And much more! Books Mentioned:- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki - Red Rising by Pierce Brown Connect with Indar:  Website: https://indarhawaii.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indarhawaii/ TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/indarhawaii/?hl=en Connect with Brandon: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon 💻 BetterLife Tribe, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: https://abetterlife.com/ 📸 BetterLife Tribe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/ 💻 OpenDoor Capital, Brandon’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://odcfund.com/ 📸 OpenDoor Capital’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorcapital/ Connect with Cam: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.cathcart/ 💻 Deal Flow Real Estate, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Mastermind: http://dealflowrealestate.com/ 💻 Revel City HomeBuyers, Cam’s Real Estate Investing Company: https://revelcityhomebuyers.com/ 📸 Revel City HomeBuyers’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelcityhomebuyers/  Indar’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- The Brooklyn Bank - A community-based 501c3 nonprofit organization that fosters financial independence among communities of color through teaching financial literacy.  Show Sponsor: - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent — all in one place. Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at TurboTenant.com/betterlife.- Ballpoint Marketing - The leading provider of direct-mail marketing strategies designed to increase your response rates. Visit them at BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife or send a DM to Brandon on Instagram, @beardybrandon, with the word BALLPOINT, and he'll connect you directly. Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

    1h 33m

  8. AUG 6

    He Makes $1M/Year with “Banned” Short-Term Rentals | Jude Jean Paul Bernard

    Jude Jean Paul Bernard is a real estate investor, business owner, and philanthropist who’s bought and sold $100 million of property in New York City.  In this episode, Jude shares how he bought his very first property with student loans, then “bet on himself” and went all-in on real estate in one of the most competitive markets on earth. Plus, how he’s crushing it with short-term rentals in a city that famously outlawed them! Jude also talks about: - Why getting arrested at age 20 was “the best thing that’s happened to him”- Quitting his job and an MBA program to become a full-time investor- Flying to Jamaica to track down a seller and making $1M+ on the deal- Gambling addiction and losing $140k at the blackjack table- Finding detail-oriented “doers” to bring his vision to life - Printing money by turning boarding houses into short-term rentals in NYC- Founding the Brooklyn Bank to bring financial literacy to the inner city- The most common fatal mistakes in real estate investing- Why he’s selling off a large chunk of his portfolio Books Mentioned:- Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger - Undisputed Truth by Mike Tyson- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Jude’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):- The Brooklyn Bank, the nonprofit he founded to foster financial literacy in urban communities Connect with Jude:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jude-bernard-15228b61/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.judebernard Connect with us! Website: https://abetterlife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon Show Sponsor: - TurboTenant - Get leads, screen tenants, create leases, and collect rent — all in one place. Use the code BRANDON10 to get 10% off upon sign-up at TurboTenant.com/BetterLife.- Ballpoint Marketing - The leading provider of direct-mail marketing strategies designed to increase your response rates. Visit them at BallPointMarketing.com/BetterLife or send a DM to Brandon on Instagram, @beardybrandon, with the word BALLPOINT, and he'll connect you directly. This show is also brought to you by the BetterLife Tribe. Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join us here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

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Uncover the secrets to living a BetterLife with us - investors and friends, Brandon Turner & Cam Cathcart. Join our conversations about real estate investing, wealth building, and lifestyle design with industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs. Join us as we explore the habits, actions, and beliefs that will lead you to your BetterLife without losing your soul.

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